Query on Geo Pilot GPS

"Thomas Borchert" wrote ...
Main drawback of the Geopilot is that it has no battery and works
off of ship's power only...


Thanks, I missed that on the old model, looks like the new one may have that
covered:

cut from ad: "...the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical with
the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra serial port available
for connection with PC and autopilot devices."

I'll keep this one on my short list and see how support and sales go. Maybe
it'll go on my christmas list. I will give it a very close look at the AOPA
convention in Hartford this Fall, and give an update here.

In article Ti1ui.6531$CE4.4149@trndny03,
"Mike Isaksen" wrote:

cut from ad: "...the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical with
the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra serial port available
for connection with PC and autopilot devices."

Why are they still using a serial port and not USB?

"john smith" wrote in message
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In article Ti1ui.6531$CE4.4149@trndny03,
"Mike Isaksen" wrote:

cut from ad: "...the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical
with
the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra serial port available
for connection with PC and autopilot devices."

Why are they still using a serial port and not USB?

Because they are trying to be compatible with autopilots that are still
using serial.
--
Jim in NC

"Mike Isaksen" wrote:
cut from ad: "...the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical
with the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra
serial port available for connection with PC and autopilot devices."

"john smith" wrote in message
Why are they still using a serial port and not USB?

"Morgans" wrote:
Because they are trying to be compatible with autopilots that are still
using serial.

Okay... but what does the autopilot have to do with a portable GPS?
The AvMap portable GPS cannot be connected to drive the autopilot, can
it?

"john smith" wrote

Okay... but what does the autopilot have to do with a portable GPS?
The AvMap portable GPS cannot be connected to drive the autopilot, can
it?

Yes. Read the website. It's in there.
--
Jim in NC